2026 Competition
On October 14th, our office hosted its 4th Annual Fall Research Symposium. The day brought in a spirit of learning and inspiration,
with representation from faculty, trainees, and students across all schools.
The morning session included our office's annual Open Forum, where we had an engaging conversation with the Downstate community regarding research activity, initiatives, development, philanthropy,
and more.
The afternoon saw our Downstate Trainee Research Slam, a fun event in which 9 trainees shared their
exciting research with the community in concise three-minute presentations. Monetary
prizes were distributed for the top presentations with the help of our faculty judges: Dr. Alexandro Ramirez (School of Graduate Studies), Dr. Riccardo Bianchi (College of Medicine), Dr. Denise Bruno (School of Public Health), and Dr.
Jason Vladescu (School of Health Professions).
After the nine amazing presentations, the winners for 2026 were Lianlen Joy Go Distor first
prize, (School of Graduate Studies) and tie for second prize between Joseph Fajobi
(School of Graduate Studies) and Mahdi Abdul-Jabar (College of Medicine). Joseph Fajobi
also won the People's Choice award.
Congratulations to the prize winners, and great job to all trainees who presented
their work at this year's symposium!
1st Prize
Lianlen Joy Go Distor (SGS)
Targeted Approaches to Prevent Structural and Electrophysiological Remodeling in Chemotherapy-Induced Atrial Fibrillation
Targeted Approaches to Prevent Structural and Electrophysiological Remodeling in Chemotherapy-Induced Atrial Fibrillation
2nd Prize (tie)
Joseph Fajobi (SGS)
Mice with Human Tau: A Better Model for Brain Injury
Mice with Human Tau: A Better Model for Brain Injury
Mahdi Abdul-Jabar (COM)
Cancer’s Google Map
Cancer’s Google Map
People's Choice
Joseph Fajobi (SGS)
Mice with Human Tau: A Better Model for Brain Injury
Mice with Human Tau: A Better Model for Brain Injury